Recollections of a Donegal man

By Packie Manus Byrne

Book Overview

The autobiography of traditional singer and storyteller Packie Manus Byrne of Donegal. Stories of his childhood and early manhood in remote corner of Ireland in the early part of the 20th century, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0951476408
• ISBN13: 9780951476406
• Release Date: July 1989
• Publisher: Roger Millington
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.

Customer Reviews

The Genuine Article

For someone who was born, although not raised in Donegal, and who has holidayed there frequently this book was a refreshing reminder of some of things I saw as a child and other things heard in stories told by Uncles and Grandparents. I was struck again by the self sufficiency of the people (making their own rope, thatching houses) and the neighbourly co-operation - and merrymaking. Even on emigration the experience of Packie Manus Byrne mirrors that of many other Irishmen and, as such, the book represents an important and entertaining piece of the social history of the common man. A very worthwhile read.

A Wonderful Story.

Packie Manus Byrne is a fine storyteller!His childhood in Donegal and his later travels make for a book that is hard to put down. This is a book that will be GREATLY appreciated by anyone interested in Ireland, music, or adventure. It is WONDERFUL!